W. Va. Code R. § 153-18-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 153-18-6 - Canvassing Each Precinct

6.1. At least once annually, and not less than 15 days before the first election held in that calendar year, the Secretary of State shall provide a step procedures manual for canvassing individual precincts to each governing body responsible for canvassing the returns of that election.

6.1.a. The manual shall include detailed descriptions of the steps required to verify the accuracy of the "Statement of Ballots Used", the steps required for processing absentee ballots as provided in subsections 5.1.a. and 5.2.c., and the steps required for determining the disposition of the challenged ballots.

6.1.b. The manual shall include worksheets for the board of canvassers to record the findings relating to each precinct and to enter the tallies of challenged or absentee ballots counted by the board of canvassers and added to the unofficial results.

6.2. In canvassing the precincts, the board of canvassers shall perform the step procedures and complete the worksheets for each precinct, considering one precinct at a time.

W. Va. Code R. § 153-18-6